INCUBATE
/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of INCUBATE
To brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue through the provision of ideal environmental conditions.
To incubate metaphorically; to ponder an idea slowly and deliberately as if in preparation for hatching it.
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Is INCUBATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INCUBATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INCUBATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INCUBATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | c | u | b | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCUBATE
100 words from the letters in INCUBATE
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How to Use INCUBATE in Word Games
INCUBATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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